New Delhi has witnessed a significant decline in serious crimes, marking a victory for intensified policing efforts. Official data from Delhi Police reveals a downward trend in heinous offenses like murders, rapes, and other violent acts when comparing 2025 to 2024 and previous years.
Rape cases, a stark indicator of women’s safety, have notably decreased. From 2,141 incidents in 2023, the figure dipped to 2,076 in 2024, and further to 1,901 in 2025. Remarkably, police resolved 97.11% of these cases last year, showcasing improved investigative prowess.
Crimes against women beyond rape also plummeted. The tally fell from 2,345 in 2023 to 2,037 in 2024, and down to 1,708 in 2025. With a 95% conviction rate, authorities are demonstrating commitment to victim justice.
Molestation reports followed suit, dropping from 381 in 2023 and 362 in 2024 to just 337 in 2025, with an 89% resolution rate. Homicides saw a marginal but meaningful reduction: 506 in 2023, 504 in 2024, and 491 in 2025, achieving a 95.32% solve rate.
Attempted murders decreased from a peak of 898 in 2024 to 854 in 2025, despite a rise from 757 in 2023, with 98.13% cases cracked. Robberies continued their decline over three years: 1,654 in 2023, 1,510 in 2024, and 1,326 in 2025, with 97% solved.
Extortion cases reduced from 228 in 2024 to 212 in 2025. Snatching incidents, a common street crime, fell sharply from 7,886 in 2023 to 6,493 in 2024, and 5,406 in 2025—though the solve rate here lagged at 64%.
This trend underscores the impact of Delhi Police’s zero-tolerance strategy, including enhanced patrols, community engagement, and tech-driven surveillance. As the capital aims for safer streets, sustained efforts will be key to maintaining this momentum into the future.